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Herfindal Family History

Herfindal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hermida, Herdina, Heindel, Rindal, Heindl, Herring, Percival

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Where is the Herfindal family from?

You can see how Herfindal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herfindal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herfindal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herfindal families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Herfindal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Herfindal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Herfindal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herfindal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Herfindal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Herfindal. For the veterans among your Herfindal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herfindal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Herfindal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herfindal in 1967 was 89, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herfindal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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